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Property from a private collection, UK.
Acquired from Jehangir Gallery, Mumbai in 2010.
Shaw is celebrated for his intricate drawings of birds, often executed with marker pen on paper. His works capture the delicate beauty and character of avian subjects with remarkable precision, combining keen observation with expressive line work. Shaw's mastery of the marker pen allows him to render fine details and textures, giving each bird a sense of life and movement. He is known for these pieces because they reveal both his deep appreciation for nature and his ability to translate it into a minimal yet striking visual language, making his bird drawings instantly recognizable and widely admired.